Hande Ercel is a Turkish actress and model best known for appearing in Turkish TV series and shows. She attained a lot of popularity in the entertainment industry throughout her career.
In 2011, Ercel began her modeling career and then established herself as one of the top actresses in the country. Hande rose to fame in 2016 after appearing in the lead role of Hayat Uzun in the hit TV drama series “Aşk Laftan Anlamaz.” She played her role opposite the famous Turkish actor Burak Deniz.
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Following her success in the “Ask Laftan Anlamaz” series, Hande’s popularity grew worldwide. She garnered almost 30 million followers on Instagram, becoming one of the most followed personalities in Turkey. She is also widespread on social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook, etc.
Hande Ercel Biography
| Net Worth | $8 Million |
| Age | 29 years old |
| Born | November 24, 1993 |
| Profession | Actress |
| Country | Turkey |
| Salary (Annual) | $500,000 |
Early Life
Hande Erçel was (born on November 24, 1993), in Bandırma, Balıkesir, Turkey. Her father, Kaya Ercel, is a businessman, and her mother, Aylin Ercel, is a housewife. Hande was raised by a Muslim family and held Turkish Nationality.
She grew up with her sister Gamze Ercel, who is pursuing a career as a model and actress.
Hande spent much of her early time living with her grandma and granddad. She became interested in acting early and wanted to work in the Hollywood industry.
After completing her high school graduation from a private school, she went to attend Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University in Turkey. She obtained her degree in Fine Arts from the University.
Career
Hande began her career as a model, appearing in several TV commercials in 2011. She has managed to earn a name for herself in showbiz within one year. In 2012, she got the title of “Miss Turkey. From that point on, she started getting acting gigs.
In 2013, Ercel made her acting debut in the television series “calikusu.” In the following year, she had supporting roles in the TV series “The Wren,” “Çılgın Dersane Üniversitede,” and “Hayat Ağacı.” From 2015 to 2016, Hande had her first lead role as Selin Yılmaz in the TV show “Güneşin Kızları.”
Hande got her breakthrough in her career by starring in the Turkish daily soap “Ask Laftan Anlamaz,” also known as (Love Doesn’t Understand Words). The series was aired on Star TV from 2016 to 2017. Ercel played the leading role of Hayat Uzun opposite Burak Deniz.
This series became a massive success, gaining popularity in different countries, including UAE, India, Uzbekistán, Pakistan, and more. The actress received broad appreciation for her immense performance and got several awards. Since then, she had all lead roles in hit television series.
From 2017 to 2018, Ercel played Hazal on Star TV’s “Siyah İnci.” In 2019, she portrayed Müjde on TRT 1 series “Halka.” That same year, she had the character of Azize Günay in Kanal D’s show “Azize.”
Next year, she landed the leading role of Eda Yıldız in the Turkish TV series “Sen Çal Kapımı” co-starring Kerem Bürsin. The show became successful, being sold in over a hundred countries. She has plans to work with American actors Ryan Gosling and Leonardo Dicaprio.
In 2019, Hande Ercel was named the most beautiful woman of the year by the World magazine “Top Beauty.” She is one of the country’s lead choices for brands and commercials. The actress appeared in numerous commercials in her career.
Popular fashion and beauty labels “L’Oreal Paris Turkey and DeFacto” announced that Hande Ercel would be their brand ambassador. She has also done endorsement work for Nocturne, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, etc. In 2017, she was featured in Demir Yağmur’s music video “Canın Sağ Olsun.”
Career Highlights
- Aşk Laftan Anlamaz (TV series, 2016-2017)
- Güneşin Kızları (2015-2016)
- Siyah Inci (2017-2018)
- 2015 42nd Golden Butterfly Awards, Rising Star – Won
- 2017 Yeditepe University 5.Dilek Award, Best Actor in Comedy – Won
- 2017 Turkey’s Children Award, Best Actress in Drama Series – Nomination
- 2017 44th Golden Butterfly Award, Best Actress in Comedy – Won
- 2012 and 2017 Best Turkey Actress Awards _ Won
- 2012 Miss Civilization of the World – Won
Personal Life
In 2015, Hande and actor Ekin Mert Daymaz began dating and were spotted together in many places. However, their relationship didn’t last long, and they broke up in 2017 when Hande was reportedly dating Ekin’d friend Mehmet. As of now, some reports have revealed that Hande is dating singer and actor Murat Dalkılıç.
Hande Ercel Net Worth
Hande Ercel is a successful Turkish actress and model known for appearing in various TV series and shows. With a net worth of $8 million, Ercel has established herself as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry. She has earned significant fortune from acting, brand endorsements, and other business ventures. Ercel gained immense popularity from her role in the hit show “Aşk Laftan Anlamaz” and remains a well-known personality in Turkey.
